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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-03-23 Acoustic on the Green Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release March 23, 2017 Media Contact: Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer barnett@leesburgva.gov  703-771-2734 Leesburg's Acoustic on the Green Announces Summer 2017 Artist Schedule Loudoun’s own international hit-maker, Todd Wright, will break-in the new Town Green Stage opening night of the series on June 10, 2017. Leesburg, VA (March 23, 2017) – This season’s lineup includes series favorites, newcomers and a roster of opening acts. Taylor Carson, Tommy Gann, and Mike Meadows make their AotG debut this summer. Carson, a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, is fresh off his supporting act for O.A.R.’s recent tour. Gann is a fantastic artist who brings a soulful voice to every song he performs. Meadows is an accomplished singer-songwriter who happens to be part of The Agency, Taylor Swift’s touring band. Opening acts include rising stars Teddy Chipouras, Kim Pittinger, Grant Frazier, and Hilary Veltri. All of the openers represent the growing community of Loudoun’s fantastic young singer- songwriters. Returning stalwarts include Jon Carroll, Mary Ann Redmond, Gary Smallwood, Jennifer Daniels, Prescott Engle, and Don Chapman and Friends. Tom Lofgren and Todd Wright will join series favorite Cal Everett for a fab evening of Beatles music featuring an array of glorious harmonies. Photo courtesy of Ed Solomon. The full series line up for 2017 is:  June 10 - Todd Wright and Kim Pittinger  June 17 - Mary Ann Redmond and Ryan Wright  June 24 - Taylor Carson and Noah Poncin  July 8 - Cal Everett sings The Beatles with Tom Lofgren and Todd Wright  July 15 - Don Chapman and Friends  July 22 - Tommy Gann and Hilary Veltri  July 29 - Prescott Engle and Grant Frazier  August 5 - Gary Smallwood  August 12 - Mike Meadows and Nick Potthoff  August 19 - Jon Carroll and Teddy Chipouras  August 26 - Jennifer Daniels with Johnny Kasun and Caroline Powers Founded in 2004, Washingtonian magazine named Acoustic on the Green concert series “Best Bet for Summer Concerts.” The Town of Leesburg, Stilson Greene and the Leesburg businesses and individuals who advertise in the weekly program guides jointly produce a nd support the concert series. This year’s media partners include Loudoun Now along with Cerphe's Progressive Show, Travel Gal and their umbrella, MusicPlanetRadio.com, as radio and social media partners. # # #